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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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